2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2008 Renault Twingo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Twingo (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Renault Twingo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2008 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Palio | Twingo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |